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Description
General Job Summary: The Campus Nurse manages the ongoing nursing services of youth in residence. Position reports directly to the Director of Program Operations.
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Direct Supervisor: Director of Program Operations
Major Job Responsibilities:
· Enhances current programs by coordinating the overall quality medical care to all residents.
· Observes youths and report any changes in physical, social or emotional condition involving level of functioning, changes in attitude/behavior, loss of appetite, weight change or complaints of pain.
· Consults and communicates with Psychiatrist(s), Physician(s) and/or Family Nurse Practitioner any changes in youth requiring medical interventions.
· Coordinates youth appointments at clinic and performs routine medical interventions as allowed by License.
· Coordinates monthly youth appointments with psychiatrist.
· Coordinates and manages ordering and set up of youth medications.
· Monitors each resident’s Medication Administration Records.
· Conducts in-service trainings on medication administration and documentation, side effects and emergency protocols.
· Assist with new admissions and discharges.
· Assist with Acute Care referrals and/or emergency crisis.
· Completes required documentation in accordance with state regulatory standards.
· Addresses any safety hazards that exist in clients’ dally activities, habits and/or living environment.
· Performs miscellaneous projects and completes various tasks as requested by management.
Requirements
Qualifications:
Knowledge & Experience
· Must be twenty-one (21) years of age
· Must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse in the state of Mississippi and possess a minimum of one year
experience working with children/adolescents or other populations with special emotional/behavioral needs.
· Must possess strong interpersonal skills.
· Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Software.
· Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Must be able to multi-task in a fast pace work environment.
· Must possess ability to effectively respond to crisis situations.
· Must possess ability to maintain and manage confidential information.
Skills/Working Conditions:
· Must maintain valid Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record
· Must be insurable by Methodist Children’s Homes insurance carrier
· Must be able to work flexible schedule and shifts including overnights, weekends, holidays and extended periods of time.
· First Aid, CPR, Universal Precautions, and medication administration.
· Must be able to work in a fast paced, high pressure, high stress environment.
Physical Requirements
· Must provide a negative drug screen result prior to employment.
· Must pass a pre-employment physical and TB test and on-going physical assessments as required
· Duties are performed in a variety of environments ranging from highly stressful to casual and leisurely.
· Be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
· Push/pull people and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
· Sit at a desk for extended periods of time and perform hours of work sitting at a computer.
· Twist, turn, bend, stoop and reach frequently in the performance of client assistance responsibilities.
· Duties may include some traveling.
· Have the ability to participate in recreational activities with clients, including, but not limited arts, athletics, and outdoor activities.
· Regular attendance at primary worksite and agency related events.
Full Time
Skilled Nursing Services & Residential Care
$74k-90k (estimate)
07/22/2022
08/02/2023
umch.net
MONTGOMERY, AL
50 - 100
1890
BLAKE HORNE
$10M - $50M
Skilled Nursing Services & Residential Care